Mixing Fuel; Filling The Fuel Tank - Shindaiwa 89309 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Mixing fuel

CAUTION
Never use any type of gasoline contain-
ing more than 10% alcohol by volume!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol
as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gaso-
line may cause increased operating
temperatures. Under certain condi-
tions, alcohol-based gasoline may also
reduce the lubricating qualities of some
2-cycle mixing oils.
Generic oils and some outboard
oils should never be used in your
Shindaiwa engine.

Filling the fuel tank

WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER
engine.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling.
ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters (10 feet)
from the fueling point and source
before starting.
NEVER
NEVER operate the engine with-
screen in place and in good work-
ing condition.
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CAUTION
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD
class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of
non-approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive carbon deposits.
Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled
mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-
EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils at
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
CAUTION!
Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
ALWAYS store gasoline in a con-
liquids.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank.
If fuel leaks are evident, stop using
the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must
be repaired before using the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit at least 3
meters (10 feet) away from a fuel
mable materials before starting
the engine.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
U.S.
2-cycle
Gasoline
mixing oil
US Gallons Fl.oz.
1 2.6
2 5.2
5 13
10 25.6
20 51.2
50 128
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30
days and oil with fuel stabilizer is not
used, it should first be treated with a fuel
stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Oil is a registered JASO FD classi-
fied oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD
performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is
recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emis-
sions engines. Shindaiwa One also includes a
fuel stabilizer.
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only after
stopping the engine
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.
- 5. Wipe away any spilled fuel before start-
ing engine.
METRIC
2-cycle
Gasoline
mixing oil
Liter cc.
4 80
8 160
20 400
30 600
50 1000
100 2000